On Wednesday, thirteen House Republicans joined Democrats to advance a bill reversing Donald Trump’s executive order targeting federal worker unions, led by Rep. Jared Golden. The bill, the Protect America’s Workforce Act, seeks to overturn Trump’s 2025 order that blocked collective bargaining in various federal agencies. After a successful vote to proceed, the legislation now faces procedural hurdles, including a “rule vote” and a final vote expected on Thursday, before potentially moving to the Senate and then Trump’s desk.
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Maine Representative Jared Golden, a Democrat, faces a primary challenge from State Auditor Matthew Dunlap, who criticizes Golden for aligning with Republicans. Dunlap, who served as Maine’s Secretary of State, asserts that Golden’s voting record, including his support for a Republican-led funding bill and the SAVE Act, has alienated Democrats. Golden, defending his actions, emphasizes his representation of an independent district and the diversity of its views. Additionally, former Republican Governor Paul LePage has also announced his campaign for the district’s seat.
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In Maine’s 2nd Congressional District, Democrat Jared Golden secured reelection via the state’s ranked-choice voting system, prevailing over Republican challenger Austin Theriault. This marks Golden’s third victory utilizing ranked choice, following initial vote counts that fell short of a majority for both candidates. Theriault’s campaign has requested a recount, citing anomalies, while Golden, known for his bipartisan approach, affirmed the results and plans to continue his Washington work. The closely contested race, drawing significant political spending, highlights the district’s unique political landscape, where a traditionally Republican-leaning area has repeatedly elected a Democratic representative.
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